Category: Community

Marion County Bank is proud to support the renovation of Pella Cinemas with a $15,000 donation, contributing to a $400,000 improvement project that has transformed the downtown theater experience.

Building Community, Donations, Pella

Across four schools—Pella, Pella Christian, Knoxville, and Melcher‑Dallas—students stepped up, crowds showed up, and together those students earned a $13,075 donation for their schools. With 28 student participants, this year marks the second-highest donation total in the history of Bucks for Baskets.

Bucks for Baskets, Donations, Knoxville, Melcher-Dallas, Pella, School Support

Students earned a total of $3,100 which will be added to the total from the first Pella vs PC event ($4,725) and then split between the two schools. With this event included, our donations to Pella and Pella Christian since 2004 have now reached $159,950.

Bucks for Baskets, Building Community, Donations, School Support

Our Bucks for Baskets season made another exciting stop—this time at Knoxville High School, where Panther pride filled the gym and students took center stage to support their school! Together, they earned a $3,225 donation for Knoxville’s Student Activity Fund!

Bucks for Baskets, Building Community, Donations, Knoxville, School Support

Our second Bucks for Baskets event of the season was one to remember! On Friday night, Pella High School and Pella Christian faced off on the court—but came together for a great cause: raising money for their Student Activity Funds.

Bucks for Baskets, Building Community, Donations, School Support

Marion County Bank hosted its second annual Bucks for Baskets event at Melcher-Dallas High School. With the crowd cheering them on, the students delivered an outstanding performance—setting a new record by earning a $2,025 donation to the Student Activity Fund at Melcher-Dallas Schools! 

Bucks for Baskets, Donations, Melcher-Dallas, School Support

Each day during our 12 Days of Local Giveaways, we’ll feature a new giveaway showcasing a local business, and entering is simple. Just follow the instructions on our social media posts, and you could be the lucky winner of a fabulous prize!

Building Community, Shop Local

We’re back for another season of cheer, community, and local love! Marion County Bank is thrilled to kick off the 2nd annual #MCBShopLocalChallenge, and we can’t wait to see even more cards, smiles, and support for our amazing local businesses. Complete your Shop Local Card for a chance to win a shopping spree!

Building Community, Contest, Shop Local

Mark your calendars—Monday, November 24, is our 15th Annual Discounted Pella Bucks event! We’re thrilled to once again encourage local shopping by underwriting $100,000 in Pella Bucks, available at a 10% discount!

Building Community, Pella, Shop Local

We’re excited to introduce Knoxville’s newest holiday tradition: Discounted Chamber Bucks—Presented by Marion County Bank! The excitement starts at Knoxville’s Living Windows celebration on Thursday, November 20 at 5:00pm. During this event, you’ll have the chance to snag your share of $25,000 in Knoxville Chamber Bucks at a 10% savings.

Building Community, Knoxville, Shop Local